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It is not true to say that God wants to teach us something in our trials. Through every cloud He brings our way, He wants us to unlearn something.

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Barbara Stanwyck

Career is too pompous a word. It was a job, and I have always felt privileged to be paid for doing what I love doing.

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Just be truthful - and if you can fake that, you've got it made.

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Eyes are the greatest tool in film. Mr. Capra taught me that. Sure it's nice to say very good dialogue, if you can get it. But great movie acting - watch the eyes!

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There is a point in portraying surface vulgarity where tragedy and comedy are very close.

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But we reject the belief that America must choose between caring for the generation that built this country and investing in the generation that will build its future.

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